Andrea C. McLean

10/23/2026

When your manager asks about your career goals, give them something specific to respond to.

• Share the direction you want to grow.
• Explain why it interests you.
• Ask what would help you prepare.

Try: “What would you need to see from me to consider me for that kind of opportunity?”

What is your next career goal in one sentence?

10/21/2026

Ask Coach Andrea: “Can I grow without leaving my organization?”

Start by defining growth.

• Broader responsibility?
• Stronger leadership skills?
• A new specialty?
• Greater influence?

Then ask about a specific opportunity to build that experience.

What kind of growth would make staying worthwhile for you?

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Staying in your role can still include career growth.

This month, choose one action:

• Develop a skill you will need next.
• Strengthen a relationship beyond your team.
• Document a result your work helped create.

Understanding your options helps you make a more informed decision about staying.

What will you strengthen this month?

10/16/2026

Does your manager know how you want to grow?

Start a conversation about:

• The responsibility you want to take on.
• The skill you want to develop.
• The experience that would help you prepare.

Try asking: “What experience would help me prepare for that opportunity?”

Then agree on one next step.

What career goal do you need to say out loud?

10/14/2026

Ask Coach Andrea: “How do I share my accomplishments without bragging?”

Keep it factual.

• Explain the situation.
• Name your contribution.
• Share the result.
• Acknowledge others who helped.

Before your next career conversation, practice describing one accomplishment without minimizing your role.

Which accomplishment have you hesitated to share?

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Preparing your self-review? Show the difference your work made.

• Describe the challenge.
• Explain what you did.
• Share the result.

Include a number when you have one. Explain what improved or what your contribution helped the team accomplish.

Which win deserves more attention in your review?

10/09/2026

You can explore a career option before committing to it.
Start with one step:
• Talk with someone whose work interests you.
• Identify the skills you want to use more often.
• Ask about opportunities within your organization.
Better information can help you make a decision that fits your goals and your life.
What do you need to learn next?

10/07/2026

Ask Coach Andrea: “Am I stuck, or am I just having a difficult month?”
Look for a pattern.
• Notice whether the frustration continues after a demanding period ends.
• Record specific moments that drain you.
• Record the work that gives you energy.
Try this for two weeks before drawing a conclusion.
What pattern are you noticing?